Pattern To love Earth

Hi! 

Finally published my eco pattern To love Earth! Love it so much!

This raglan sweater is worked seamlessly from the top to down. The cable is worked only in front, back is purled, sides of body are knitted.

Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the body

4 mm [US 6] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the rib or size to get gauge

holders or waste yarn, different stitch markers, cable needle

yarn: aran weight yarn; 400 (400, 450, 450, 500, 500, 500, 550, 600) gr

gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in st st

sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL)

finished bust measurements: 89 (94, 102, 106, 111, 116, 121, 124, 131) cm [35 (37, 40.2, 41.7, 43.7, 45.7, 47.6, 48.8, 51.6) in]

with aprox.4 cm [1.5 in] of positive easy

skill level: intermediate.

                                                                     

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Teddy bear

Hello, friends!

Here is our new Teddy bear! We love he so much! It's perfect toy for kids..

It’s so addicted to knit toys! It’s my first toy and it’s bear!

It’s knitted absolutely seamless. Ears are crocheted.

I'll knit toys more :)

And today is the second day of Birthday Sale!

Happy knitting,

V.

Pattern "Neon is the new black" now on Ravelry

Hello friends!

My latest release is Neon is the new black

a seamlessly sweater worked from the top down with some stylish details

And now ALL my patterns are 50% SALE!!!

This garment is worked seamlessly from the top-down using the contiguous sleeve method developed by Susie Myers, SusieM on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/people/SusieM).

Needles: 3,5 mm US #4 circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck 

3 mm US #2½ circular needle 16”/40 cm for the neck or size to get gauge holders or waste yarn stitch markers yarn: DK weight yarn; approx. 810 (945, 1080, 1080, 1115,1115, 1250, 1385) meters 888 (1036, 1184, 1184, 1332, 1332, 1480, 1628) yd. 300 (350, 400, 400, 450, 450, 500, 550) gr gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) finished bust measurements: 73 (78, 83, 88, 93, 102, 107, 112) cm28.7 (30.7, 32.7, 34.6, 36.6, 402.2, 42.1, 44.1) in with approx. 2 cm 1 in of positive ease skill level: beginner to intermediate.

Happy knitting!

Valentina

Looking for testers: Senior angler

Hello!

Finally I'm looking for testers for my Senior angler HERE

A seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with some stylish details 

The pattern is written so that you can do to adjust the length of sleeves and body

I am looking for two or more testers for each of the following sizes:

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL) 

finished bust measurements: 86.5 (90.5, 95, 107, 117) cm 34.1 (35.6, 37.4, 42.1, 46.1) in
with approx. 4 cm 1-2 in of positive ease
I used sport weight yarn 100% wool 300 m x 100gr.
approx. 1200 (1200, 1350, 1500, 1500) meters 1312 (1312, 1476, 1640, 1640) yd. 400 (400, 450, 500, 500) gr
20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
I used 4 mm US 2 ½ circular needle, 3.5 mm US 4 circular needle or longer circular for magic loop, for body.

Deadline: December 15th (flexible)

COMPENSATION: 

You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.

Valentina

Shaelyn. Pattern

Hello, guys!

Happy to say that my new pattern Shaelyn now available in my Ravelry store

Worked in the round in one piece. It’s the best project for your first lace.

sizing: one size, finished measurements: 50.5-53 cm 20-21 in without stretch, measures approx. 20 cm 7.9 in.

Needles: 3 mm US #2½, 16” circular needle, 3.5 mm US #4 16” circular needle, stitch marker. If you need switch to DPN’s 3.5 mm US #4 as the diameter of the crown gets smaller as the shaping decreases are worked.

yarn: DK weight yarn; approx. 135 meters 148 yd. 50 gr

gauge: 23 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

You may also like Shannon

Thank you for your attention and happy knitting,

Valentina

New pattern: Hat Autumn mood

Hello everyone!

My last release - a cabled hat autumn mood is on sale. 

Ideal for walks in autumn park in the company of friends and loved ones. 
Worked in the round in one piece. Cone generated broken rib in front, cable is in the back 
Inspiration is received from The Curve by Annie Rowden (byannieclaire).

sizing: one size, finished bust measurements: 50.5-53 cm 20-21 inwithout stretch, measures approx 20 cm 7.9 in. 
Needles: 4.5 mm US #7 16” circular needle, stitch marker. If you need switch to DPN’s 4.5 mm US #7 as the diameter of the crown gets smaller as the shaping decreases are worked. 
yarn: worsted weight yarn; approx. 120 meters 131 yd. 53 gr 
gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

Until 31th Aug this one and all my designs are 20% off. No code needed. 

SALE. Buy now

thank you,
Valentina

FREE pattern: Baby striped hat

Hello friends!

Now my Baby striped hat avaible for FREE. It's the pretty striped hat for sweet babies worked in the round.

The pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern, or sell items that are knitted from this pattern.

Happy knitting!
V.

Baby striped hat

Hat Autumn mood: looking for testers

Hello everyone!

Here is my new hat.

I'm looking for testers here.

Ideal for walks in autumn park in the company of friends and loved ones.

Worked in the round in one piece. Cone generated broken rib in front, cable is in the back

Inspiration is received from The Curve by Annie Rowden (byannieclaire).

sizing: one size, finished bust measurements: 53-57 cm [20.9-22.4 in], measures approx 20 cm [7.9 in].

Needles: 4.5 mm [US #7] 16” circular needle, stitch marker

yarn: worsted weight yarn; approx. 120 meters [131 yd.]  60 gr

gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] 

Thank you,

V

Old Romance. JOJI FALL KAL 2014

Hello!

Happy to say that I take part at JOJI FALL KAL 2014! Yes, yes! I'm crazy! Two KALs at the same time!....But it's so fun and interesting!

I’ll knit Old Romance…

Here is my color choise for project… What do you think? Would it work? … Green is for lace…

Have a good weekend,
V

Pattern: Shannon. Lace seamlessly tank

Hello!

I am glad to anonce my new pattern.

A lace seamlessly tank worked from the top down is perfect for every day all day and for special moments of your life.

Tank is worked seamlessly from the top down. Knitting starts from a provisional CO. Lace pannel is worked first,then shoulder straps are worked. From this point front and back are worked top down in one piece in the round. You may choose A-line shapping or not. The back ends with german short rows.

Special techniques and tips:
provisional crochet cast on, german short rows

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
finished bust measurements: 84 (88, 96, 100, 114, 121) cm 33 (34.6, 37.8, 39.4, 44.9, 47.6) in
fitted

Needles:
3 mm US 2 ½ circular needle for picking up sts.
3.5 mm US 4 circular needle or longer circular for magic loop, for body.
holders or waste yarn
stitch markers

yarn: DK weight yarn; approx. 540 (675, 675, 810, 945, 1080) meters 592 (820, 820, 888,
1036, 1184) yd. 200 (250, 250, 300, 350, 400) gr

gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in



Happy knitting,
Valentina

Summer sweater knit along 2014

Hello!

Glad to say that I take part at SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG 2014!

I’ll knit some neon sweater…yet I have no clear idea what the final version, I’m going to improvise during the project… so come with me inspiration and luck, please :)

Here’s my pink neon yarn. It’s a fashionable color today :)

Happy knitting,
V

P.S. Project info

Name

Neon is the new black

incorporates

Contiguous

Craft

Knitting

Made for

Me

Size

S

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 4 - 3.5 mm

US 2½ - 3.0 mm

Yarn

Novita Wool

Colorway

223

Angler: pattern

Hello, my lovely friends!

I am glad to inform that the pattern is already available on ravelry . 

a seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with short sleeves and some stylish details

Needles: 4 mm [US 6] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck

3.5 mm [US 4] circular needle 16”/40 cm for the neck or size to get gauge

holders or waste yarn

stitch markers, use a different colour marker to mark beginning of the row

yarn: sport weight yarn; approx. 600 (750, 750, 900, 1050)  meters [656 (820, 820, 984, 1148) yd.] 200 (250, 250, 300, 350) gr

gauge: 20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL)

finished bust measurements: 86.5 (90.5, 95, 107, 117) cm [34.1 (35.6, 37.4, 42.1, 46.1) in]

with approx. 4 cm [1-2 in] of positive ease

skill level: beginner to intermediate.

Top is created from the top down, first use short rows constructed neckline and raglan lines the same time, then the sleeves are separated from the body and are working around. Sleeves are knitted in a circle without seams.

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Looking for testers....Angler

Hello everyone!

It is done! Pattern "Angler" is ready fo testing...And I'm looking for testers!

a simple seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with short sleeves and some stylish details

If you like to test this pattern, please leave a comment with your email or ravelry nickname and the size you'd like to test

sizes available: 
XS – 86.5 cm/34.1 inches 
S – 90.5 cm/ 35.6 inches
M – 95 cm/37.4 inches
L – 107 cm/42.1 inches
XL -117 cm/ 46.1 inches

Deadline: July 10th.

I used sport weight yarn 100% merino 300 m x 100gr. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
XS - 656yds/600m (2 skeins)
S - 820yds/750m (3 skeins)
M - 875 yds/800 m (3 skeins)
L - 984yds/900 m(3 skeins)
XL- 1148yds/1050m (4 skeins)
20 stitches to 10 cm/4 inches over stockinette. I used 4mm circular needles with a long cable(plus 3.5mm for neck bind off).
The sweater is designed to be worn with 1-2 inches of positive ease

COMPENSATION: You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.

More information here

Thanks!

TTTKal: finished

Hello everyone! 
Here’s my finished tank… I love it!

But I have doubts…May be I should have done this tank with 1-2 positive ease??? What do you think?

 
 

Angler:done

Hello!

I have a good news Angler is done!

I'm so happy to wear it! It's so cozy, comfortable and so universal.

I can wear it every day all day long!

And I'm thinking about night version now... but I don't have perfect yarn for it... I need to replenish my stash :)

And yes! Pattern is in the making now :)... I hope it'll be done in june.. it'll depend on how many family affairs I'll keep in these weeks...You know it I love knitting but I love my family more :)

Have the nice days, friends!

Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along 2014

Hello friends!

In my head now are so many different knitting ideas! But I don't have time for realization now..(

But I cann't knit! )) and so I decided take part in Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along 2014 and make tank with some little lace.

Are you in? )))